Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Pagode

Vehicle Description

– originally delivered to the USA, vehicle was registered in California
– with the current owner in Germany since 2010
– Becker Europa radio and analog clock on board
– Hard top in body color belongs to the vehicle
– Ignition and rear axle converted to European version, original parts still available
– clean gaps all around, original fenders with the famous beads
– extensive restoration, service, maintenance and renovation work through invoices
in the amount of approx. EUR 46,000.
– Classic car rating short report from 2017
– Condition 2+, market value EUR 105,000
– German registration papers and H-plates

The Pagoda – a design classic par excellence!

When presented at the Geneva Motor Show in 1963, the W113 had the difficult task of replacing two models at a time, the 190 SL as well as the 300 SL. A task that was almost equivalent to the quadrature of the circle, but was solved brilliantly. Because of its smooth surfaces, the spacious interior and the absence of decorative elements, it came across as very “masculine” and made the predecessors with their rounded styling look outdated.
It was available as 230 SL (1963-1967), 250 SL (1967) and 280 SL (1968-1971), built with either manual or automatic transmission, to a total of 48,912 vehicles. Because of its slightly concave hardtop, available as an accessory, it was nicknamed Pagoda.
The W113 was suitable for any occasion – be it for the opera, the golf course or the small shopping – and the main thing: it looked good on you!

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